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Centuries: 5th century - 6th century - 7th century

Decades: 490s - 500s - 510s - 520s - 530s - 540s - 550s - 560s - 570s - 580s - 590s

Years: 548 549 550 551 552 553 554 555 556 557 558

Events

The Ostrogoth Kingdom is conquered by the Byzantines
Fifth Ecumenical Council

Births

Deaths

Gelimer, last King of the Vandals and Alans

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